Bakery Manager

GSO • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Bakery Manager leads team members and oversees department inventory, pricing integrity, and operational processes requiring significant attention to detail. This fast-paced role calls for efficiency, effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results. The manager supports exceptional guest service and ensures bakery products are handled, prepared, stocked, and merchandised according to company standards. The position requires a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Food safety certification, or ability to obtain it after hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality, or a high-volume specialty retail environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and proactively assist them in a friendly manner, providing accurate and timely service.
• Make recommendations and accommodate guest requests.
• Manage order guides and ordering deadlines, and reduce shrink and damage.
• Receive and stock goods properly, following rotation standards when replenishing products.
• Handle, slice, and prepare specialty breads, pastry items, and Convenient Meal Solutions throughout the day.
• Direct teams in receiving, stocking, and merchandising goods in accordance with The Fresh Market standards.
• Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members on the job and through the company's internal training platform to support excellent guest service in a safe and secure manner.
• Manage department inventory, pricing integrity, and operational processes.

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on demand per pay period.
• 401K contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans are available.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed